Lot 1416
German Offices in China, 1898, 3pf yellow brown, 56 degree overprint, gutter block of 10. Tied by "Tsingtau, Kiautschou, 10/1, 00" cds's on registered commercial cover to Mannheim, Germany, registry etiquette and receiving backstamp; file fold at far left not affecting stamps, Very Fine, a very scarce multiple usage. Michel No. 1 IIb.Scott No. 1a Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $850